How weak were the signals that you guys were listening to? I am wondering
if your ranking is just simply a measure of which receivers have the best
noise figure. It would be interesting to repeat the test with an LNA in
front
of the receivers to see if its simply a matter of total RF gain and noise
figure, or if there is more to it than that. In any case, a super weak
signal
test is only one part of the dynamic range equation. If ranked by intercept
point, the order and makeup of the list might be different.
73 de Mike, W4EF.................................
>
> My friend is now seriously considering buying a used FT-1000MP or an
> Elecraft K2.
>
> Here is the updated list of receivers checked so far at K6SE, in order
> from best to worst:
>
> 1) Yaesu FT-1000MP (with INRAD mod)
> 1) Elecraft K2 (tied for first place)
> 3) Kenwood TS-830S
> 3) Kenwood TS-870S (tied with the TS-830S)
> 5) Yaesu FT-1000MP (without the INRAD mod)
> 6) Yaesu FT-757
> 7) Icom IC-775DSP
> 8) Ten-Tec Omni VI+
> 9) Icom IC-756
> 10) Ten-Tec Orion
>
> I've located a Yaesu FT-1000D and an Icom IC-746 PRO locally that I hope
> to test soon. I'm still looking for an Icom 756 PRO II to test.
>
> 73, de Earl, K6SE
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